Tag: Afenyo-Markin
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Minority Defends the Constitution—Afenyo-Markin
Warning to Authority: The Constitution as the Ultimate Arbiter In a pointed message to those currently steering national affairs, the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, underscored a foundational principle: diplomacy and patience may be stretched, but the Constitution must ultimately govern. He cautioned leaders against testing the patience of Ghanaians, asserting that personal or…
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Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin: Constitution Will Prevail, Not Personal Interests
Introduction: A stern reminder to authorities Ghana’s political landscape received a pointed reminder from the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who asserted that the nation’s Constitution—not the personal interests of the powerful—must guide governance. He cautioned those in authority against testing the patience of Ghanaians, underscoring that constitutional supremacy will ultimately prevail in the…
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Minority Leader Warns Authority: The Constitution Must Prevail for Ghana
Introduction: A firm reminder from the opposition on constitutional fidelity In a continuing discourse over governance and constitutional duty, Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has issued a pointed warning to authorities: test the patience of Ghanaians at your peril, for the Constitution, and not the personal interests of those in power, will ultimately prevail.…
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Parliament Ruling on Chief Justice Nominee Process: Afenyo-Markin’s Motion Fails
Background: A Contested Nomination The parliamentary landscape in Ghana faced a fresh clash between the minority and majority factions as a motion by a leading opposition figure sought to halt the vetting of a high-profile judiciary nominee. The motion, presented by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, targeted the Appointment Committee’s plan to screen Paul Baffoe-Bonnie…
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Parliament Nixes Afenyo-Markin Motion to Block Chief Justice Nominee Vetting
Background: A Contested Nomination in Parliament The minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, attempted to derail the vetting process for President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. Afenyo-Markin argued that a pending court case and questions about the nominee’s credibility warranted a pause in the Appointment Committee’s scrutiny. However, the motion…
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Parliament Motion to Block CJ Vetting Fails as Bagbin Defends Work Despite Court Case
Summary: Parliament’s Resilience in the Face of a Court Challenge In a development that highlights the complex balance between the executive and legislative arms of government in Ghana, a motion by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin to stop Parliament’s Appointment Committee from vetting President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, did not succeed.…
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Markin Police Assault Incident: AG Reviews Afenyo-Markin Case
Background of the Markin Police Assault Incident The Markin police assault incident has become a focal point in the ongoing interplay between law enforcement actions and political leadership. At the center of the controversy is Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who faces allegations stemming from a public protest where clashes between demonstrators and police reportedly occurred.…
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Afenyo-Markin Assault Investigation Under Review by AG
Overview: An Ongoing Legal Review The Office of the Attorney General has initiated a formal review of a case file involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin following allegations of assault linked to a public protest. The development marks a significant moment in the investigation, as officials weigh evidence and determine possible next steps in the legal…